Bank of the Sierra Run Funds Local Non-Profit; Inspires Fitness for New Year

VISALIA, CA — Bank of the Sierra held its fourth annual Rockin’ Resolution Run on New Year’s Day. The annual run aims to inspire community members to make fitness goals for the New Year, while also creating community awareness. In its fourth year, the run has now raised more than $30,000 for local charities.

Low temperatures in the 30s didn’t deter nearly 330 runners from participating in the race, including 51 children showing up for a one-mile kid’s race.

Over the past three years, the local run has partnered with Visalia Rescue Mission, a local homeless outreach organization which serves the community through offering food and shelter and other programs for men, women and children in need. The group serves an average of 130 people each night. All net proceeds for the event, totaling over $6,000 this year, went to the Mission.

Mike Olague, chief banking officer for Bank of the Sierra and presenter of the check to the Visalia Rescue Mission, expressed his gratitude to the organization. “Bank of the Sierra’s promise is to help make every community we’re a part of better, and we’re honored to partner with the VRM to assist in their service. We’re also pleased to be able bring an enjoyable event to the Visalia community.”